Location & Surroundings
Akitan is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alimosho, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 39' 5" N, 3° 16' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 49 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,751 p/km²
- Built-up 50.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Subdivisions
Weather in Akitan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akitan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.11 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.0 | 1.7 | 286 | 93 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 4.6 | 215 | 59 | 1,013.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 75 | 546.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 4.5 | 221 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 87 | 416.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 245 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.4 | 264 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 79 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 5.0 | 232 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.47 / 0.58 | 100 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 5.0 | 228 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.16 / 0.74 | 29 | 351.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 3.2 | 242 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 2.2 | 269 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.08 / 0.13 | 89 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 4.9 | 230 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 74 | 540.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 4.3 | 229 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.80 / 0.90 | 69 | 388.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 231 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 3.4 | 254 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 99 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akitan?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akitan today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Akitan?
Local time is 12:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akitan?
Akitan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akitan?
DEM 49 m.
Where is Akitan located?
It is at 6.65143, 3.27020 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akitan in?
It is in Nigeria.